Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not provide specific details on the impact or updates to other sections of Tennessee's rental laws beyond the change in time limit for agreement termination.
Changing Rental Agreement Termination Rules
This bill changes the time limit for agreeing to end a rental agreement from 30 days to 45 days if the tenant is a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking and provides written notice and documentation.
What This Bill Does
- Changes the time limit for agreeing to end a rental agreement from 30 days to 45 days when the tenant gives written notice and proof that they are a victim of domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking.
Who It Names or Affects
- Tenants who need extra time to end their rental agreement due to being victims of certain crimes.
- Landlords who must agree on ending the lease within a longer period when tenants provide proof of victim status.
Terms To Know
- Domestic abuse
- When someone in your family or household hurts you physically, emotionally, or sexually.
- Sexual assault
- Unwanted sexual contact that can be very harmful and illegal.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify what happens if the landlord and tenant cannot agree within 45 days.
- It is unclear how this change will affect rental agreements before it becomes law.